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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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